2011 Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic Auction
Lot
5
1960 Austin A40 Farina Hatch (Modified)
Sold: $2,100
Sold
Specifications
| Engine | In-Line 4-cylinder 1500cc |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
| Body Work | Hatch Back |
| Colour | Green/White |
| Interior | Tan |
| Trim | Cloth |
| Wheels | Steel |
| Brakes | Drum |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
The Austin A40 Farina was a compact car introduced by BMC in 1958. It was designed by Pininfarina of Italy. The A40 designation had been used on previous Austins, but the "Farina" suffix was new with this car. At a time when Turin auto-design studios were, for the most part, consulted only by builders of expensive "exotic" cars, BMC made much of the car's Italian styling, with both "Pinin" Farina and his son Sergio being present at the car's UK launch. Powered by the same engine as the Austin Healey Sprite the car was a popular choice, in modified form, for competition work and was entered in the 1961 Monte Carlo Rally.
